Automotive Mechanic

Automotive MechanicThe Pittsford Central School District is looking for an automotive mechanic. This is a 12-month, 260 work days, 8 hours a day, Monday–Friday from 8am–5pm position. This is a skilled mechanic position responsible for completing basic repairs to motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks (including vans, school buses, pickups, and environmental services equipment), ground maintenance equipment (including tractors, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment) and tools and equipment for the school district. Employees may work under unpleasant working conditions, including extremes of heat, cold, fumes and odors, wet, damp and cramped working areas. Work is performed independently or with a repair team under limited supervision. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the head mechanic or a higher-level staff member for non-routine, difficult, or costly repair work. Does related work as required.Typical work activities include:Supervising the work of maintenance mechanicsOperating the maintenance garage & liftsMaintaining inventory of supplies, shop equipment and spare partsAssisting in preparation of specifications for special equipment and providing input into the purchase of vehicles & equipmentKeeping records of equipment, purchases, motor vehicle inspections, registrations & repairsPerforming standard heavy equipment and automotive repairs to gasoline and/or diesel engines and hydraulic systemsRewiring electrical systemsRepairing electric motors, tools, and equipmentPerforming preventive maintenance functions, including lubrication, fluid checks, major and minor tune-ups, and safety inspections of trucks, vans, automobiles, and other heavy equipmentRepairing mechanical parts on sweepers, loaders, salt spreaders, backhoes, and other public works equipmentDiagnosing automotive problems caused by maladjustment, worn, damaged, or defective parts, or improper lubricationChecking for automotive problems using visual observation, tactile contact, road test, and manual or computerized shop testing equipmentPre-check of New York State authorized inspections of road vehiclesOperating machine shop equipment to make or repair parts for automotive equipmentPerforming minor collision repair work and straightening and welding frames and fendersOperating & organizing snow removal and road construction equipmentWelding & fabricationThe Pittsford Central School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Pittsford Central School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.